Head To The Ramsbottom Festival For Family Fun

THERE’S a weekend of music, food and family fun planned for Friday 16 – Sunday 18 September at the Ramsbottom Festival.

Festival-goers can enjoy a wide range of genres including folk, indie, rock and soul, alongside family friendly activities and workshops.

The line-up includes the Guillemots, Young Knives, Cherry Ghost, Badly Drawn Boy and The Waterboys. The festival also boasts an impressive array of blues, folk and roots acts with Capercaille, Mike McGoldrick, and Kristy Almeida and the Troubadours also confirmed to delight the crowds.

Festival Location - Ramsbottom Cricket ClubFrom noon until 7pm on Saturday and Sunday, visitors can enjoy outdoor theatre shows, a fun fair, dance displays, a cinema tent and strolling theatre acts. Families can also get involved in fun crafting workshops and make their very own festival souvenirs to take home. There'll also be media workshops, where kids can try their hands at making films throughout the weekend.  And for the parents hoping to let their kids blow off some steam, they can let them loose on the bouncy castle.

The best in local food will be available alongside delicious real ales from local brewers Outstanding, who have also created an exclusive Ramsbottom Festival Ale for the grown ups to enjoy.

Camping is available for families on an idyllic local farm field.  The site opens its doors to tents from Thursday to Sunday with hot breakfasts from local restaurant, The Fisherman’s Retreat, on offer every morning.

For more ticket sales and more information, visit the website at www.ramsbottomfestival.com.